HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Tandem TruckMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 18, 2022
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A MACK GR64FR TANDEM TRUCK
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a tandem truck from
Bruckner Truck Sales for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchase Fund for a total
amount not to exceed $175,286.
BACKGROUND: his purchase is for one 2022 Mack GR64FR Tandem Dump Truck for the
Public Works Street Division replacing unit 15129 as approved in the FY
2022 Vehicles Replacement Program. This asset is used by all Public
Works divisions and shared with the Parks Department, and is used to
haul products of sand, gravel, fill dirt, and asphalt and also used to
remove spoils and debris. This product and specifications meet or exceed
the department and Fleet Services requirements.
This purchase will be made in accordance with existing interlocal
agreements with Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), The Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas
Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code,
Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Bruckner Truck Sales. The Public Works and Purchasing staff reviewed
the contracts for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contracts would provide the best products and pricing
for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
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